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Sapphire Wafer Back Grinder from Mexico

Backside grinder for sapphire (Al2O3) substrates used in LED/GaN semiconductors, thinning wafers to device specs. HTS 8464.90.0120 as cold working glass-like mineral materials. Key for optoelectronics.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

12%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Prove sapphire semiconductor use vs. gem/watch applications

• Thickness control specs critical for classification

• Anti-dumping vigilance for Asian sapphire equipment